Real Estate Investing in Celina, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 20,170 • Mercer County

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Should you buy in Celina, OH? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (60/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 16.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $247,985
Avg Monthly Rent $936
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Celina Real Estate

Celina, OH covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are sluggish — this is not a market to enter casually.

clearly Celina's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects lackluster investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

firmly Celina's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Demographics in Celina show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is modest relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Best ZIP codes in Celina, OH

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Avg Home Value
$247,985
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Celina, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Celina, OH metro
0
Days to pending
11.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Celina

1 College 1,398 Students 223 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Wright State University-Lake Campus
4-Year Public · 1,398 students
📍 ~223 students rent off-campus

ZIP Codes in Celina, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Celina, OH

How strong is Celina, OH for real estate investors?

Celina, OH scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $248K and rents near $936/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

How much is rent in Celina, OH?

Celina, OH rentals go for roughly $936/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $248K acquisition costs.

What is the median home value in Celina, OH?

Typical homes in Celina, OH go for around $248K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% measured price movement.

Can I house hack in Celina, OH?

Celina, OH offers a challenging house-hacking opportunity. Small multifamily or rent-by-the-room plays can pair well with the $936/mo rent level.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Celina, OH?

Rental vacancy in Celina, OH is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

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